Multipurpose Gift Bag Having Detachable Sections for Playing Games and Creating Costumes

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to gift bags with removable portions that can be used by users to make a costume, form a toy, or play a game. The bags have substantially a parallel front panel and a rear panel and a pair of parallel side panels. The panels are joined to a bottom panel to create a cavity for accommodating a gift item. One or more panels of the bag have detachable portions/sections in various forms, such as, a crown, a sword, glasses, a necklace, and more enabling users to punch-out/remove the sections from the panels to create customized costumes, toys, and more. The detachable sections are removably attached in perforated slots and can have any shape, size, and design based on a theme of the gift, party, and preferences of users. The detachable sections may have fastening means for securing them around a body part of a user.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/243,319, which was filed on Sep. 13, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of gift bags. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel gift bag that has removable sections on the panels of the bag. The bag is used for carrying gifts but is also used for enabling users to remove the removable sections for creating costumes, toys, and more. More specifically, the bag has punch-out or perforated sections that are removed from the bag and used by users to make the costume, toy, and/or game. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, gift bags are widely used as carriers for gifts of all types and for all ages of individuals. Gift bags are generally decorative and fanciful and can be also themed as per a gift being carried therein. The gift bags have decorative printings, designs, colors, and ornamentations that assist in not only carrying a gift but also in enhancing the appearance and value of the gift. Traditionally, gifts given from one person to another are wrapped in a decorative manner to provide a visually exciting and pleasing appearance and retain an element of mystery as to the identity of the gift. However, decorative and themed gift bags serve as both container and decorative wrapper.

Standard gift bags are commonly made with plastic and paper materials and include standard square or rectangular shapes. Such gift bags are thrown away by a recipient after the gift is taken out of the gift bag. Themed gift bags are not reusable and are torn or thrown away once the gift is taken out and unwrapped. Gift bags especially having decorative prints and themes are expensive and therefore individuals desire improved gift bags that are not only functional to carry the gifts but can be reused as well.

Standard gift bags are functional only to carry gifts and do not provide any additional functions. Individuals desire gift bags that can function as a way to play games, create fancy costumes, make toys, and more, thereby also prohibiting individuals from throwing away the gift bags.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved gift bag that allows individuals to create costumes, play games, make toys, and more. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that can be reused to accommodate any type of gift. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that solves the problem of throwing away of the gift bags after taking out a gift. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved gift bag that has game components disposed thereon enabling individuals to play a game. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that provides an enjoyable experience to everyone by enabling them to play games. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for gift bags that offers a unique way to give gifts to children and others without wasting and throwing away the gift bag.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multipurpose gift bag having a plurality of perforated sections that can be removed from the bag and worn to create a customized costume. The sections are included on the panels of the bag as a part of the bag and can be removed making the bag usable in addition to carrying gifts. The gift bag further comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel; the panels forming a cavity for accommodating a gift item; at least one of said front panel, rear panel and the side panels have perforations holding one or more detachable sections wherein the detachable sections are removably disposed on said panels; and, the detachable sections are configured to be worn by a recipient of the gift bag to create a custom costume or toy.

In this manner, the improved gift bag of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with unique gift bags featuring removable parts and sections that can be used to create a costume, play a game, make a toy, and more. The gift bag includes a plurality of punch-out or perforated flexible sections to make costumes, create toys, and/or play games. The gift bag is reusable and is not required to be torn or thrown away after a gift is removed from the gift bag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multipurpose gift bag. The multipurpose gift bag has a plurality of detachable sections disposed on a body of the bag wherein the detachable sections are used for playing a game, creating a costume or toy, and more. The gift bag further comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel; the panels forming a cavity for accommodating a gift item; at least one of said front panel, rear panel and the side panels have perforations holding one or more detachable sections wherein the detachable sections are removably disposed on said panels; some of the detachable sections are configured to be worn by a recipient of the gift bag to create a custom costume; wherein the detachable sections are made of a different material than that of the gift bag; and, wherein at least one of the detachable sections includes an adhesive strip to secure around a body part of the recipient or to secure the detachable sections in a loop (i.e. circular) arrangement.

In yet another embodiment, the detachable section is a crown configured to be worn around head.

In yet another embodiment, the detachable sections are removably disposed on the front panel and the rear panel.

In yet another embodiment, the handle of the gift bag is in the form of detachable necklace.

In yet another embodiment, a gift bag having removable portions disposed in panels is disclosed. The gift bag comprising substantially parallel and equal front and rear panels, a pair of opposite and parallel side panels and a bottom panel; the longitudinal edges of the front panel are joined to the front edges of said side panels respectively; the longitudinal edges of the rear panel are joined to the rear edges of said side panels respectively; at least the front panel, the rear panel and the side panels have a removably attached crown disposed therein as a part of the panels, wherein the crown is removable for wearing on the head by a user; at least the front panel has a removably attached magic wand and a removably attached bracelet; wherein the magic wand and the bracelet are removable; and, the bag further has a handle for carrying the bag in the form of detachable necklace.

In yet another embodiment, the front panel has a detachable pirate eye patch, glasses, and a bracelet enabling a user to create a pirate look.

In yet another embodiment, the gift bag is reusable.

In yet another embodiment, the removable sections have hook and loop fasteners.

In yet another embodiment, a method of creating costumes from detachable portions of a gift bag is described. The method includes the steps of providing a gift bag, the gift bag having a plurality of perforated sections disposed on panels of the bag; removing said sections from the panels of the bag by tearing along perforation lines or punching out said sections; wearing said sections on an appropriate body part; and, securing the sections using corresponding securing means.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a gift bag of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing perforated sections being removed from the gift bag of FIG. 1 in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a recipient of the multipurpose gift bag of FIG. 1 wearing the perforated section after removing from the gift bag in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4A illustrates a front perspective view of another embodiment of the gift bag of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4B illustrates a recipient of the gift bag with detachable sections wearing the detachable sections after removing from the gift bag in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates yet another embodiment of the gift bag of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved gift bag that allows individuals to create costumes, play games, make toys, and more. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that can be reused to accommodate any type of gift. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that solves the problem of throwing away of the gift bags after taking out a gift. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved gift bag that has game components and toys disposed thereon enabling individuals to play a game. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a gift bag that provides an enjoyable experience to everyone by enabling them to play games. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for gift bags that offers a unique way to give gifts to children and others without wasting and throwing away the gift bag.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel gift bag having perforated portions disposed in panels of the bag. The gift bag comprising substantially parallel and equal front and rear panels, a pair of opposite and parallel side panels and a bottom panel; the said panels forming a cavity with a top opening to insert and remove a gift; at least the front panel, the rear panel and the side panels have a removably attached crown disposed therein as a part of the panels, wherein the crown is removable for wearing on a head by a user; at least the front panel has a removably attached magic wand and a removably attached bracelet; wherein the magic wand and the bracelet are removable; and, the bag further has a handle, in the form of a detachable necklace, for carrying the bag.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the gift bag 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The gift bag 100 includes a front panel 102, a rear panel 104 and pair of side panels 106,108. The front panel 102 and the rear panel 104 are of substantially the same length and width and are parallel to each other, whereby the space between the front panel 102 and the rear panel 104 equaling the width of the side panels 106,108. The first edge 1020 and the second edge 1022 of the front panel 102 are attached to front edge 1060 of the first side panel 106 and the front edge 1080 of the second side panel 108 respectively. Similarly, first edge 1040 and the second edge 1042 of the rear panel 104 are attached to rear edge 1062 of the first side panel 106 and the rear edge 1082 of the second side panel 108 respectively. The panels 102,104,106,108 and bottom panel 110 form a cavity or a continuous opening 112 for receiving and accommodating a gift inside the bag 100.

The panels 102,104,106,108 are configured to have a plurality of openings for accommodating various punch-out or perforated sections 114,116,118 that can be detached from the gift bag 100 along the perforations and used for playing games, creating creative costumes and toys, and more, thereby enabling the bag 100 to have additional functionality than just being a carrier of a gift. The perforated sections 114,116,118 are a part of the panels of the bag 100 and can be detached as per desire of a recipient of the bag. As illustrated, a crown section 114 is positioned near the bottom panel 110 and the crown section 114 runs along the front panel 102, rear panel 104, and pair of side panels 106,108. The crown section can be removed by a recipient of the bag 100 along perforations as illustrated in FIG. 2 and can be worn as a crown on the head as illustrated in FIG. 3 .

A magic wand 116 is also positioned on the front panel 102 which can be removed from the slot and used as a part of costume and as an entertainment object. A handle of the bag for carrying the bag 100 can be also decorated as a removable necklace 118 with the necklace 118 available in various lengths. Alternatively, the necklace 118 can also be removed along perforations on the panels enabling a recipient of the bag 100 to use the necklace 118 for costume creation and game playing. Additional perforated sections 120,122 are also disposed on the front panel 102 (or any other panel) for use by the recipient.

The shape of the panels can be any geometric shape and the panels can be of any color, design, and print pattern. Further, the panels can have any logo or indicia embossed thereon for personalization and customization purposes.

The material for the gift bag 100 can be selected from a group of recyclable material comprising, cardboard, thick paper, brown paper and more. Further, the gift bag 100 can have additional rope or nylon handles and the side panels may have pleats enabling the bag 100 to collapse for easy storage. The rope or nylon handles can be removable from the gift bag to function as a toy rope or play cord. The gift bag 100 may come in a variety of sizes to accommodate gifts of all kinds and can have perforated sections as per a theme of the gift or of the party. The material may be comprised of 100% recycled materials or only partially of recyclable materials.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing perforated sections being removed from the gift bag of FIG. 1 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, for playing a game or creating a costume, the crown section 114 is removed along perforations 202, the wand 116 is removed along perforations 204 and the necklace 118, bracelet 120 and the beads 122 are removed along perforations 206. The perforated sections can be any ornamental, functional, and decorative sections that allow a user to play a game or create a costume.

The perforation sections can be made of a same material as of the panels of the bag or alternatively can be made of any other material that does not inhibit the functionality of the bag 100 while enabling a user to easily remove the perforated sections along the perforations without damaging them. The perforation sections can have an appropriate integrated fastening mechanism for securing around a body part and/or for looping into a continuous shape. As an example, the crown 114 has an adhesive strip 208 that can be used to secure the crown 114 into a continuous loop for wearing around the head of a user. The fastening mechanism may include snap buttons, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and more.

FIG. 3 illustrates a recipient of the multipurpose gift bag 100 of FIG. 1 wearing the perforated section after removing from the gift bag in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the recipient 300 wears the crown 114 around their head 302 as a king crown enabling the recipient 300 to act as a king in a game. Similarly, the necklace 118 can be worn around the neck 304 and the bracelet 120 can also be worn. A pair of beads 122 are worn as earrings on both ears 306,308. The wand 116 can be held in a hand 310 and thus enables the recipient 300 to play a game and have fun.

The multipurpose gift bags 100, in a variety of forms, can be used at parties for playing a game with various ornamental, decorative, and functional perforated sections disposed on the panels of the gift box.

FIG. 4A illustrates a front perspective view of another embodiment of the gift bag of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The gift bag 400 is used for accommodating a gift and has removable portions that can be used for playing a game, creating a costume, making a toy, and more. The multipurpose gift bag 400 has a construction similar to the gift bag 100 described in other embodiments. The bag 400 has a handle 402 in the form of a chain that can be removed or detached from the bag 400. Further, the bag 400 has a detachable pirate eye patch 404, a sword 406, and a plurality of coins 408 as a part of the bag 400. Each of the detachable perforated part can be removed from the bag 400 for use by a recipient of the bag 400 as illustrated in FIG. 4B.

The shape, theme, and design of the detachable perforated portions can be complimentary to the theme of the gift, party, printed matter, and/or graphics of the bag 400. The removable portions are removed by the recipient for playing a game, creating a costume, making a toy, and more.

FIG. 4B illustrates a recipient of the gift bag with detachable sections wearing the detachable sections after removing from the gift bag in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the recipient 410 wears the chain 402 around the neck, the pirate eye patch 404 on an eye, holds the sword 406 in a hand, and uses detachable coins 408 as per desires of the recipient 410 to complete a pirate look. The recipient 410 can play a game and enjoy using the components provided by the gift bag 400 and therefore, the bag 400 is not used just for carrying a gift but for also providing accessories and game components to the users.

FIG. 5 illustrates yet another embodiment of the gift bag of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, in the present embodiment, the perforated gift bag 500 has a necklace perforated component 502, a bracelet 504, a crown 506, and glasses 508 that can be detached along perforations of the bag 500 and can be worn as wearables for creating a customized look as per the desires of a user. The components are a part of the bag and can be detached for providing fun and entertainment.

It should be noted that any of the panels of the gift bags 100,400,500 can have the detachable sections for a user. Further, the detachable sections can come in an unlimited number of shapes and designs to cover themes, designs, and customizations.

The gift bags of various embodiments of the present invention have soft edges and round corners for the prevention of potential cuts, scrapes, eye injuries and the like associated with conventional paper gift bags. The gift bag 100 may also be used for jewelry.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “perforated gift bag”, “gift bag”, “multipurpose gift bag”, “bag”, and “gift bag with detachable sections” are interchangeable and refer to the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 are important design parameters for user convenience, the multipurpose gift bags with detachable sections 100,400,500 be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A convertible gift bag comprising: a front panel; a rear panel, wherein said front panel and said rear panel are of substantially the same length and width and are in a parallel and spaced apart relationship to each other; a pair of side panels, wherein a distance between said front panel and said rear panel is equal to a width of each of said pair of side panels; and a bottom panel; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, said pair of side panels, and said bottom panel form a cavity for receiving a gift inside said convertible gift bag; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, and at least one of said pair of side panels comprise a plurality of perforated sections selectively detachable from said convertible gift bag along said plurality of perforated sections; and further wherein said detached said plurality of perforated sections enable forming of an item selected from a group consisting of a game, a toy and a costume.
 2. The convertible gift bag of claim 1 further comprising a removable handle, wherein said removable handle is detachable from said convertible gift bag for forming a decorative necklace.
 3. The convertible gift bag of claim 2, wherein at least one of said perforated sections is a crown section.
 4. The convertible gift bag of claim 3, wherein said crown section is perforated along said front panel, said rear panel, and said pair of side panels.
 5. The convertible gift bag of claim 4, wherein said crown section includes a fastener for forming a continuous loop of said detached said crown section.
 6. The convertible gift bag of claim 5, wherein at least another one of said perforated sections is a magic wand.
 7. The convertible gift bag of claim 1 further comprising a removable handle, wherein said removable handle is detachable from said convertible gift bag for forming a toy rope.
 8. A convertible gift bag comprising: a front panel; a rear panel, wherein said front panel and said rear panel are of substantially the same length and width and are substantially parallel to each other; a pair of side panels, wherein a distance between said front panel and said rear panel is equal to a width of said pair of side panels; and a bottom panel; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, said pair of side panels, and said bottom panel form a cavity for receiving a gift inside said convertible gift bag; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, and at least one of said side panels include a plurality of perforated sections selectively detachable from said convertible gift bag along perforations; wherein said detached said plurality of perforated sections enable forming of an item selected from a group consisting of a game, a toy and a costume; and further wherein said convertible gift bag comprises a first material and said plurality of perforated sections comprise a second material, and said first material is different from said second material.
 9. The convertible gift bag of claim 8 further comprising a removable handle, wherein said removable handle is detachable from said convertible gift bag for forming a decorative necklace.
 10. The convertible gift bag of claim 9, wherein at least one of said perforated sections is a crown section.
 11. The convertible gift bag of claim 10, wherein said crown section is perforated along said front panel, said rear panel, and said pair of side panels.
 12. The convertible gift bag of claim 11, wherein said crown section comprises a fastener for forming a continuous loop of said detached said crown section.
 13. The convertible gift bag of claim 8, wherein at least one of said perforated sections includes a fastener for forming a continuous loop of said at least one of said perforated sections.
 14. The convertible gift bag of claim 13, wherein said fastener is selected from a group consisting of a snap button, a magnet, a hook and loop fastener and an adhesive.
 15. A convertible gift bag comprising: a front panel; a rear panel, wherein said front panel and said rear panel are of substantially the same length and width and are parallel to each other; a pair of side panels, wherein a distance between said front panel and said rear panel is equal to a width of each of said pair of side panels; and a bottom panel; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, said pair of side panels, and said bottom panel form a cavity for receiving a gift inside said convertible gift bag; wherein said front panel, said rear panel, and at least one of said pair of side panels include a plurality of perforated sections selectively detachable from said gift bag along perforations; wherein said detached said plurality of perforated sections comprise components of a costume; wherein said gift bag includes a first material and said plurality of perforated sections include a second material, and said first material is different from said second material; wherein said gift bag includes a removable handle; and wherein said removable handle detachable from said gift bag for forming another component of said costume.
 16. The convertible gift bag of claim 15, wherein at least one of said perforated sections is a crown section.
 17. The convertible gift bag of claim 16, wherein said crown section is perforated along said front panel, said rear panel, and said pair of side panels.
 18. The convertible gift bag of claim 17, wherein said crown section includes a fastener for forming a continuous loop of said detached said crown section.
 19. The convertible gift bag of claim 15, wherein at least one of said perforated sections includes a fastener for forming a continuous loop of said at least one of said perforated sections.
 20. The convertible gift bag of claim 19, wherein said fastener is selected from a group consisting of a snap button, a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, and an adhesive. 